Request for Information (RFI) - Crisis Training Initiative

The Alaska Department of Health's Division of Behavioral Health is seeking information from qualified vendors to provide specialized training for a range of crisis services providers, including peer support specialists, parent navigators, behavioral health aides, substance use disorder counselors, master’s level clinicians, medical personnel, and crisis program administrators. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather details on potential vendors capable of delivering these training services to enhance crisis response capabilities across the state. The RFI was issued on April 2, 2024, with responses due by April 12, 2024, and interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed documentation linked through the provided online portal. The solicitation is identified as number 214840 and is categorized under NAICS code 621330, which pertains to outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers. The contract is managed by Dorothy Tauaese-Puletapuai, the designated Procurement Officer, who can be contacted via email or phone for further inquiries. The initiative aims to strengthen the skills and competencies of various behavioral health professionals involved in crisis intervention, ultimately supporting the Department’s goal of improving mental health and crisis response services throughout Alaska.